Umpire & Parent Information Meeting - BOMBA 2024

1. 2024 NEW UMPIRE & PARENT INFORMATION MEETING Monday May 6, 2024 Google Meet Platform 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Posted on BOMBA Website After Presentation for Reference

2. Welcome & Agenda • Welcome & Introductions • Resources, Website & Contact Info • Uniform, Equipment • Pay Information • Code of Conduct Policy • 2024 Initiatives • Rules • Curfews • Weather • Ground Rules • Scheduling System (Ramp Assigning) • Question & Answer Session

3. Welcome & Agenda • Umpire Mentorship Committee • David Phillips • David Margetts • Lisa Turbitt • Jonathon Chapman • Alyn Warrington • Adam Sims • Eric Laugesen • Sam Turnock • Kevin Smith • Brendan Tharby • Umpire In Chief – David Phillips • Mobile: 519.635.2575 • umpireinchief@baseballburling ton.com • Umpire Scheduler – Monica Flor • scheduler@baseballburlington. com • BOMBA President David Margetts • Mobile: 905.599.2494 • president@baseballburlington.

4. Resources, Website & Contact Info • BOMBA Office • Hours: Wednesday 6:30-8:30, Saturday 9-12 • 1370 Artisans Court, Burlington • Closed Holidays • BOMBA Website • www.Baseballburlington.com • ONDeck App • Baseball Ontario Application • Rules, Interpretations, Explanations • Clinic Sign Up for Future Years

5. Resources, Website & Contact Info • Baseball Ontario Website • www.playoba.ca • Batters Box • Link on BOMBA Website • Ball Bags, Brushes, Indicators • Equipment Sets (Future)

6. Uniform & Equipment • Required Uniform • Black Hat (Preferably with no logo/markings) • Black Collared Shirt (No major markings) • Jock/Jill (Base & Plate) • Grey Pants (Heather or Charcoal) • Black Belt • Black Socks • Dark Colour Shoes

7. Uniform & Equipment • Plate Umpires • Shin Guards • Chest Protector • Mask • Optional (Skull Cap) Helmet • Black Ball Bag • Indicator • Plate Brush • Ball Bag, Plate Brush, Indicator Sets available at BOMBA $20

8. Uniform & Equipment • Equipment Program • New 2024 • Rental Program for Umpires • Chest Protector, Shin Guards, Mask, Bag • Fitting by Mentorship Committee • Cost for Season $50 • Deposit Held $50 • Value of $350+ • Exchange equipment if issues/damages • No equipment left at Fields • Option to use own gear

9. Pay Information • Pay is done by level of baseball • Pay is via cheque on monthly basis • Pay period listed in ramp • May, June, July, August, September • Email sent when cheques are ready • Do not go in looking for cheques ahead of emails • Pays attempted for 10-15 days after end of month • Adjustments for games done alone, rain outs, no game • Email Scheduler & UIC •

10. Pay Information • Cash Games • Exhibition Games scheduled by Coaches • In Ramp Assigning, Noted as “Cash Game” • Payment Required by Coach at Plate Meeting • Pay Conditions • Game cancelled by us (Approximately 1 Hour Prior) = No Pay • Attend game location, not played = ½ Pay by Adjustment • Start game (Plate Meeting) = Full Pay • Miss the cancellation notice = No Pay • Work game alone = 1.5x Game rate (Extra paid by Adjustment)

11. Pay Information - 2024 House League $30 $35 $40 $40 $50 $55 REP N/A $35 $40 $40 $55 $65 (7 Innings) $75 (9 Innings) $70/$90 DIVISION 7U 8U & 9U 10U & 11U 12U & 13U 14U & 15U 16U & 18U N/A 22U

12. Conduct & Discipline • Code of Conduct Policy in place signed by all coaches and parents during registration • Visitors subject to same policy • Zero Tolerance Policy in place • Violation subject to Discipline up to and including removal from BOMBA • Need to report problems, concerns to UIC • Reasonable questions deserve reasonable answers • Coaches expect umpires to not have all answers

13. Conduct & Discipline “I think he found it a bit stressful last year. He got through it and you were very supportive but coaches in particular were very challenging. Not something we expected for house league children’s games. It’s really unfortunate. Thank you for all of your training and support.” • Quote from parent of 15-year-old umpire who did not return. not return. • Failure of multiple parts for this happening • Can easily change House League to Rep to describe other umpires describe other umpires • It is imperative that issues are reported promptly! promptly!

14. Conduct & Discipline • Inappropriate Behaviour Examples include: • Physical Contact • Intimidation • Derogatory Comments • Screaming • Ganging Up • Post Game Comments • Passive Aggressive Comments • Repeated Remarks • Failure to Take Proactive Control of Team and Spectators

15. 2024 Initiatives • Equipment Program • Umpire Mentorship Committee • 10 Umpires (3-Level 5, 1-Level 4, 6-Level 3) • Level 1, 2, 3 Umpires will be paired with a Mentor • Objective is to see 2 games for each Umpire by Mentor • Mentors have access to schedule to Coordinate visits • Game Reports • Reports to be filed by both umpires after each game • QR Code on Equipment Bag if renting, or BOMBA Site if Not. • Separate ejection report required if an ejection occurs in a game

16. 2024 Initiatives • Indoor Training • Monthly session recently held in January, February, March & April • Looking to continue in Winter 2025 • Umpire Certification & Game Tracking • All umpires levels are being cross referenced to ensure completion • Game reports will be reviewed monthly for assignment counts & fair distribution • Respectful Focus from Spectators & Coaches • Ongoing effort to improve the treatment of officials within BOMBA

17. Rules • All listed on BOMBA Website & Recently Update • House League Rules • Curfews & Time Limits • Need to review rules for each division before going to game • Curfew • Parks without Lights • Same for Rep & House League • Games start at 6:15pm • No New Inning 2 Hours (8:15pm) • Drop Dead 2:15 (8:30pm) • Umpires needs to carry a watch (not allowed to be on a cell phone)

18. Rules • Weather • Home coach is in charge of field until the plate meeting • Umpires call after that • Need to work with coaches in poor weather • Thunder Rule: • When thunder roars, go indoors. • Cue is THUNDER • There is no Lightning rule

19. Rules • Other Rules of Note • No Cell Phone on field by anyone at anytime • Umpires keep time on their watch, not the coaches • Curfews start from scheduled start time • Catchers must be behind Home Plate (Not off to side) • Anyone warming up a pitcher must wear a mask (standing or squatting) • Rookie Ball Machines require an 8’ circle drawn around it • Only coach is allowed inside • Dead ball if anyone steps in circle, or ball hits equipment inside • Safety Bases • White is for Defense to touch/make a play • Orange is for runner

20. Scheduling System (Ramp Assigning) • BOMBA.RAMPASSIGNING.COM • Terms to Know • Dark Days • Available Days • Assigned Games • Accepted Games • Declined Games • Up For Grabs Games • Open Games • Not Available • Available to be scheduled • Games Given, Not Accepted • Assigned Games Accepted • Assignments Declined • Accepted Games open for taking • Open Games for taking

21. Scheduling System (Ramp Assigning) • Key Take Aways from Terms: • All your days are dark now (Change from last year) • You must select days which you are free to work or you don’t get games. • 48 Hours to accept games then they are withdrawn • Once a game is accepted, it is yours • Decline too many games and you stop getting games • Up For Grabs Games belong to the person offering it until someone takes it • Open Games are rare in the system but are usually used for last minute changes

22. Scheduling System (Ramp Assigning) • How it works: • Umpire puts in their available dates • Assigner matches games with umpires • Umpire gets a notification of a game • Umpire accepts/rejects assignment • Games are assigned based on Levels subject to your availability • If you don’t say your available, scheduler does not see you

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35. Expectations of Umpires • Arrive on Time – 15 Minutes Minimum, 5 Min on Field • Be professional • Be loud and Decisive • Know the Rules • Do not accept inappropriate behaviour • Answer reasonable questions • Work as a Team with your Partner • Do your best, Ask questions • Get the Call Right

36. Q & A Session • This session is not recorded

37. Thank you! • Officiating is a vital part to any game. Thank you for your commitment to making the game happen!